Archived News for Professionals in Local Government - October, 2022
Infrastructure Australia says work on the $4.5 billion Great Western Highway will be more costly than beneficial to taxpayers.
Funds flow to hydrogen site
The WA Government has put up $5.5 million to accelerate a planned Hydrogen Hub.
Olympic village site set
The Queensland Government has approved development plans for an Olympic athlete’s village for the 2032 Games.
Powerline pay to rise
A new scheme should see landholders compensated for hosting new high-voltage powerlines.
State cuts tourism tape
The NSW Government is looking at changes that would make it easier for farmers to benefit from agritourism.
Funds flow to giant shortcut
This week’s federal budget carries over previous funding to seal one of Australia's most iconic stretches of desert road.
Ipswich tyre risk raised
Ipswich City Council has been accused of ignoring a fire risk posed by a tyre processing plant.
Regional funds re-jigged
Over a billion dollars’ of previous promises for regional areas were scrapped in this week’s budget.
Budget shifts water spend
This week’s federal budget reveals dramatically different priorities on water projects to the previous government.
Green money detailed
This week’s federal budget brings new money and planned reforms for the Australian environment.
MDBA warns of quality risk
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority says widespread flooding raises the risk of water quality issues.
Ningaloo duties split
A new joint management plan has been created for WA’s Ningaloo coastal reserves.
Top five weird flushes
SA Water has revealed the top five weirdest objects that have been flushed down the toilet by Adelaideians.
Councils push budget help
Queensland councils have put forth some demands for the upcoming federal budget.
First Nations health groups promoted
The Federal Government has pledged to put Aboriginal community-controlled health groups at the centre of health reforms.
LGA aids behaviour change
South Australian councils will soon be expected to employ a new behavioural management policy.
State tallying flood cost
Victoria is facing a “huge” bill for recent flood damage on regional roads.
Racetrack wall questioned
Melbourne Water will review a decision to approve a flood wall built to protect Flemington racetrack.
Brisbane flood map updated
Brisbane City Council has released a new flood map including data from the most recent big downpours.